Franchise Opportunities in Albuquerque, NM

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These days, building a business that enriches lives is a rare occurrence. A fast-food franchisee may believe that opening a new location will be a lucrative investment, but other than money, what are the community benefits? For most franchise owners, money is enough of a reason. But what choices does a person have if they want financial stability and an opportunity to make a real difference in their community?

If you hold yourself to a higher business standard, franchise opportunities in Albuquerque, NM are now available with Always Best Care.

Since being founded in 1996, thousands of American families have trusted Always Best Care senior care for compassionate home care services. We are known for providing the very best non-medical home care for seniors who wish to remain at home as they age. Our home care franchise owners play a crucial role in preserving the independence and dignity of our clients, and now you can too.

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Why Open a Home Care Franchise in Albuquerque, NM?

Simply put, the home care industry is booming. If you're reading this page, you're in the right place at the right time. As a result, you can find senior care business opportunities in just about every American community. As the home care market continues to grow, your home care business will grow as well, and that growth is easy to sustain when you consider these U.S. based stats:

Every day, more than 10,000 people turn 65.
Approximately 13% of the population is 65 or older.
By 2040, one in five Americans - more than 80 million people - will be 65 or older.
By 2040, about 14.2 million people will be 85 or older.

During the next 30 years, seniors will make up 20% of the U.S. population. When given a choice, these people want to maintain their current lifestyle, not check into a nursing home. The challenge is that as people age, mobility problems, health issues, and memory lapses happen more frequently. About 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition, while 50% have at least two. So, while seniors want to age at home, they need a little help to do so. As an Always Best Care franchisee, that's where you come in - to provide consistent, compassionate support to the growing demographic of seniors who need care in your community.

The bottom line? Since home care is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., and seniors represent the fastest-growing demographic of our population, capitalizing on home business opportunities is a stable path to profitability for decades to come.

However, changing demographics aren't the only factor driving unprecedented growth in the home care industry. Attitudes are changing about aging, too.

Baby Boomers and The Need for An Independent Lifestyle

Statistics show that most baby boomers have a strong desire to remain independent as they age. These hardworking Americans are turning their noses up at the idea of spending their golden years in a strange nursing home. They have an unshakeable yearning to live life at home as long as possible. This factor, combined with advances in modern medicine that are helping seniors live longer, has set the stage for more home care franchise opportunities than ever before.

Millions of Americans Need Home Care Right Now

Research by the University of Alabama shows that more than seven million people in the U.S. need some form of home care. This fact is bolstered by the rising trend of "aging in place." Seniors not only want to be self-sufficient - they wish to remain at home, where the surroundings are familiar and family is near. Always Best Care nurtures this need by providing quality in-home care that helps both the seniors in need and their families.

When you implement Always Best Care's proven business model, your senior care franchise in Albuquerque, NM will become a pillar in your community. You will be part of a highly regarded, reputable organization that others will respect. While you refine your reputation and earn respect, you'll be living an entrepreneurial lifestyle that lets you make a difference in other people's lives.

Recession Resistant, Essential, and Rewarding

Great entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for recession-resistant franchising opportunities. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in-home care is now an essential service -- one that will continue to be needed, regardless of the economy. No matter what hurdles we must overcome, one thing is for sure: people will always need care.

At Always Best Care, our proven franchise model enables hundreds of dedicated franchisees the opportunity to achieve financial freedom in the most uncertain times. Our award-winning training program provides franchisees with the tools to succeed and the stability they need.

Always Best Care is one of the fastest-growing senior care franchise systems because our franchisees are more than just business owners, they are compassionate professionals dedicated to helping others. Perhaps most importantly, their home care business lets them care for people in their community while building a rewarding business for themselves.

Why Choose Always Best Care?

There's a reason why Always Best Care is consistently recognized by media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Gator, and Franchise Business Review. We are one of the few senior care franchise systems that offer individuals from all walks of life the chance to generate three potential revenue streams in their community:

Non-Medical In-Home Care Services
Assisted Living Finder Services
Home Health Care Services

Our practical, proven business model gives home care franchise owners the certainty of increasing revenue, the promise of longevity in the marketplace, and the perks of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Our in-home care, assisted living, and home health care services are trusted by families across the country. And unlike some senior care businesses, the Always Best Care brand is synonymous with excellence. We are dedicated to doing everything possible to help you build a successful home care franchise in Albuquerque, NM, including:

Low start-up investment
Award-winning marketing and advertising campaigns and support
Around the clock support from National Directors and Area Representatives
Access to ongoing lead generation resources
Assistance acquiring required licenses in your state
Ongoing, specialized training for members of your staff

Daily, weekly, and monthly access to pertinent webinars that cover the range of your operations
Access to proprietary operational applications and turnkey tech for your franchise
Invites to leadership conferences and networking opportunities
National, regional, and local meetings that cover best practices
Exclusive, protected territories

Like most things in life, you must establish a solid base of knowledge and expertise to achieve success in the home care industry. Fortunately, our unmatched training and support system makes it easy for new franchisees to get started on that path sooner rather than later.

Proven Training

Always Best Care has one of the most successful training systems in the industry. Aptly named ABCUniversity, our training program focuses on the operational activities of setting up, managing, and marketing your senior care agency. During your franchise onboarding process, you will work directly with a National Director or Area Representative, as well as the VP of Franchise Training.

We utilize a variety of media resources and time-tested techniques to help new franchisees absorb the Always Best Care system. When training is complete, new business owners learn the key methods needed to operate a successful Always Best Care franchise.

Our professional, interactive training program provides:

A comprehensive week-long training curriculum with the VP of Franchise Training to begin your journey
Weekly calls with VP of Franchise Training, VP of Marketing, and your National Director or Area representative to get you comfortable with our system
On-site field visits and business coaching, enabling new franchise owners the chance to prioritize their activities based on our proven metrics of success
Strategic, comprehensive planning sessions with local directors and corporate staff members
Online and in-person training and educational resources for you, your staff, and caregivers
Access to customizable assessment and benchmarking tools
Key performance indicators so you can prioritize your day-to-day tasks
Localized, annual business planning programs

Ongoing Support

Building a successful senior care business isn't easy, and it will take time. However, Always Best Care provides new franchisees with unparalleled ongoing support on both local and corporate levels.

Based near your local franchise market, National Directors and Area Representatives provide business-building advice, on-the-spot coaching, and one-on-one mentoring. They offer extensive industry experience throughout multiple markets with guidance from our Executive Leadership Team - an invaluable experience for new and seasoned franchisees alike.

Always Best Care was one of the first senior care franchise companies to provide this additional layer of local assistance, mentoring, and proactive strategic growth. All new franchise owners can count on the following:

Corporate Support

Our experienced corporate team works with new in-home care franchise owners to provide comprehensive training for you and your staff, marketing resources, performance metrics, turnkey operating tech, systemwide benchmarking, national accounts, and customer satisfaction support.

Local Support

Your local Area Representative and our National Directors work with all new franchisees to arrange mentoring opportunities, communications and team-building strategies, and ongoing strategic planning. That way, you have a leg up in your market and access to key resources to build your confidence as you develop your business.

Assistance with State Licensing

Your Always Best Care franchise development specialist will make sure you have contact information in your state to complete any state licensure requirements. We link you to the nation's top health care licensure consultants, thus allowing you to discover the most cost-effective and time-efficient procedures to get your license, launch your business, and begin serving your community.

Exclusive, Protected Territories

Each Always Best Care franchise territory is protected and exclusive to you using zip codes in your state.

Our powerful combination of corporate and local support paves a clear and proven path for new Always Best Care franchise owners to succeed. And with your initial training, field training, and ongoing support, you always have access to Always Best Care repesentatives as you grow your senior home care business.

Is Owning and Operating a Senior Care Franchise Right for You?

You may have seen a home care franchise for sale in Albuquerque, and thought to yourself, "I can do this! The timing may not get better than today." Of course, being ready and motivated to take on the challenges of franchise ownership is a must. However, some very careful self-analysis is needed before buying a franchise.

The reality is this: business ownership is not easy. While Always Best Care does everything in its power to set up new franchisees for success, the franchise owner must be prepared to manage the business. The very best home care franchise owners accept that they may have to work harder than they ever have in their lives.

Are you ready to make that commitment?

Ask yourself these questions before moving forward, so you can make a rational, educated purchasing decision:

Will You Follow Always Best Care's Franchising System?

The "secret" to franchising success is the consistency of the services and products that customers find at franchise locations. When you advertise the sign and logo of a franchise, you're letting customers know that you follow a specific system. If you are fiercely independent and refuse to follow established formulas, home care franchising might not be for you.

Can You Afford a Senior Care Franchise?

Anybody thinking about opening a home care business needs to be honest about their finances. One of the most common reasons businesses fail is a lack of capital. Remember, you will need enough money to both open and operate your home care business. Though Always Best Care is proud to offer low start-up costs relative to other franchises, an investment of time and money is required.

Do You Excel at Customer Service and Problem Solving?

Your ability to interact well with your franchisor, franchisees, employees, and customers is crucial to your initial and ongoing success. After all, many franchise businesses are based around interacting with people. During the course of your day, a solid problem-solving skillset is also needed to succeed. To run a successful franchise, it's crucial to maintain good relationships with your corporate team, in-house staff, and customers.

Learn the Next Steps to Building a Senior Care Franchise in Albuquerque, NM

If you're ready to seize the day and take destiny into your own hands, we're prepared to help you with the next steps of owning an Always Best Care franchise.

The Validation Process

The next steps in your discovery process is to talk with an Always Best Care representative, request a Franchise Disclosure Document, complete an application, and "validate" everything you have learned about our winning franchise business model. Once complete, you will have a candid discussion with current franchisees who have been selected by experience to reach their entrepreneurial dreams.

The Discovery Process

At Always Best Care, we believe in providing you with the info you need to make an informed choice about our home care business franchise opportunities. Our Franchise Disclosure Document has detailed information covering the most important matters for prospective franchisees. We consider your Franchise Disclosure Document to be an indispensable legal document covering your rights and obligations. Once read, you will understand the relationship between Always Best Care and its home care franchisees.

The Approval Process

With your discovery process finalized, your last few steps will be to have a private conversation with Always Best Care President and CEO Jake Brown. After your one-on-one meeting, our corporate team will approve or deny your status as an Always Best Care franchisee. Your personal meeting with our President and CEO may take place via video conference or phone. If you prefer, we can make arrangements for an in-person Discovery Day, where you can meet with our executive team at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, CA.

Get Started on Your Journey

If you have made it this far, it's now time to learn more about Always Best Care and the enriching opportunity that lies ahead. If you are ready to turn your dreams of living an entrepreneurial lifestyle into reality, you're closer than ever before. By downloading our free E-Book , you're taking the exciting next steps towards building a home care business that makes a true difference in your community.

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New Mexico works to stay on the cutting edge of chile production

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Chile is a top crop in New Mexico, and researchers are working to make sure it stays that way. With new investments into research and crop programs, New Mexico is working to keep the...

Tuesday, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced more than $500,000 in funding for seven different projects focusing on specialty crops. The idea is to enhance the competitiveness of New Mexico’s specialty crops, including chile.

“With New Mexico being the top chile pepper-producing state in the nation, we look forward to the projects furthering important crop-related research,” New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte said in a press release. “Spearheaded by our state’s land-grant university, farmers’ marketing association and nursery and greenhouse association, projects will also address and enhance the importance of food safety, value-chain coordination and education in support of specialty crops.”

Some of the projects being funded include using scientific research to bolster New Mexico’s chile industry. For example, one project is working to overcome one challenge of trying to grow chiles beneath solar panels.

In theory, chile could be grown on the land beneath large solar panels. This idea, called agrivoltaics, would allow farmers to get two products from the same amount of land: They could grow chile and generate electricity at the same time.

One unknown that could potentially present a problem comes in the form of a virus. Curly Top Virus, which can infect chiles, beets, and a range of other broad-leaf plants, damages crops and is spread by beet leafhoppers. There seems to be some connection between how much sunlight hits a plant and how likely it is that a leafhopper will land on the plant. So, researchers at New Mexico State University (NMSU) are planning on using grant funds to run experiments to see how solar panels – and the shade they generate – might affect chile health.

Funds from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture will go to other projects as well. For example, one project will use funds to try to minimize microorganism and pathogen contamination in chiles.

“The NMSU Food Safety Laboratory has established procedures that can save time and money for New Mexico chile producers and processors,” Willis Fedio, the NMSU Food Safety Laboratory Director and associate professor in the Department of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, said in a press release. “At present, however, the laboratory is unable to provide routine testing services to most of the chile industry, because the lab is not ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 17025 accredited. Although our laboratory procedures and standard operating procedures are sound, we need to complete the ISO 17025 accreditation process and include methods we developed for chile peppers in our scope of accreditation to better serve the chile industry.”

Overall, this year, a total of $563,843 in federal funding will support the various projects. The money is managed through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

New Mexico vs UNLV 1/7/23 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

UNLV Runnin' Rebels (11-3) vs. New Mexico Lobos (14-1)The Line: New Mexico Lobos -4.5 / UNLV Runnin' Rebels +4.5 ; Over/Under: - (Click here for latest betting odds)The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and the New Mexico Lobos meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Pit. UNLV is currently 11-3 on the season. The Rebels lost to San Diego...

UNLV Runnin' Rebels (11-3) vs. New Mexico Lobos (14-1)

The Line: New Mexico Lobos -4.5 / UNLV Runnin' Rebels +4.5 ; Over/Under: - (Click here for latest betting odds)

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and the New Mexico Lobos meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Pit. UNLV is currently 11-3 on the season. The Rebels lost to San Diego State in their last game. As for New Mexico, they’re 14-1 after a loss to Fresno State on Tuesday. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.

UNLV got off to a great start this season, plowing through their first 10 games with a string of victories. The Rebels would then lose to San Francisco, beat Southern Miss, then fall to San Jose State and San Diego State.

Last Saturday versus San Diego State, UNLV was behind 44-33 by the break. The Rebels outscored the Aztecs 34-32 from there and ended up losing 76-67. Luis Rodriguez put up 24 points with six rebounds.

Over on the New Mexico side, they opened up with wins over Southern Utah, South Alabama, SMU, Jacksonville State, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Saint Mary’s, Western New Mexico, UTSA, San Francisco, Iona, Prairie View, Colorado State and Wyoming.

The Lobos took their first loss of the year on Tuesday versus Fresno State. New Mexico trailed by a score of 36-32 at halftime and ended up with a 71-67 defeat. Jamal Mashburn, Jr. led the team with his 22 points and four rebounds.

PICK: I’m probably going to stick with New Mexico. The Lobos didn’t play terribly in their loss to Fresno State, though they did allow the Bulldogs to shoot 50 percent from the field and got out-rebounded 31-30. The defeat also broke a string of four straight games with 76 or more points scored. That said, New Mexico is a talented squad and should be able to bounce back pretty well from their first loss. As for UNLV, they’re just 1-3 in their last four games but they only lost one of those by more than three points (76-67 versus SDSU). I like the Rebels to be i the thick of things here until late in the game. Should be a pretty good matchup.

UNLV at New Mexico odds, picks and predictions

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-3, 0-2 Mountain West) battle the No. 22 New Mexico Lobos (14-1, 2-1). Tip from The Pit is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNLV vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expe...

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (11-3, 0-2 Mountain West) battle the No. 22 New Mexico Lobos (14-1, 2-1). Tip from The Pit is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNLV vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

UNLV lost to San Diego State 76-67 on Dec. 31. It did not cover, closing as a 4-point home underdog. UNLV is 7-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season and is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games that featured a spread. Its strength is in its defensive efficiency, sitting 56th in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (40.2%).

New Mexico is a perfect 10-0 at home this season and is 8-5-1 ATS. It is coming off its first loss of the season, a 71-67 defeat at the hand of Fresno State. The Lobos closed as a 3.5-point road favorite. Their strength is offense, averaging 83 points per game, good for 17th-best in the nation.

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UNLV at New Mexico picks and predictions

New Mexico 80, UNLV 72

PASS.

New Mexico is 10-0 on the road and is rightfully a heavy favorite here.

BET NEW MEXICO -5.5 (-105).

New Mexico is coming off its first loss, but it still has an explosive offense, sitting 25th in the nation in field goal percentage (48.8%).

The Lobos have covered their last 3 home games, so couple their offensive efficiency with their success at home, and there’s a strong case to be made. New Mexico has had just 4 of 15 games end within 6 points as well, so it has been able to consistently win by more than this amount.

On the other hand, UNLV has failed to cover 2 straight and struggles with its offensive efficiency, ranking 199th in field goal percentage (44.3%). It is 1-1 ATS as an underdog this season. The Rebels are also 1-1 on the road this season.

Put it all together, and the Lobos’ success at home coupled with the Rebels’ recent struggles suggest playing NEW MEXICO -5.5 (-105).

LEAN OVER 149.5 (-110).

If there’s something both teams have consistently done, it is cover the projected Over.

UNLV is 9-4 O/U while New Mexico is 9-5 O/U. The Rebels have gone Over in 7 of their last 8 games that featured a total. New Mexico has gone Over in 5 straight and has scored at least 75 in 4 of those 5.

Given its offensive efficiency and inability to defend the 3 (New Mexico ranks 160th in opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage), back the OVER 150.5 (-110).

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Girls basketball: Interloper Hobbs takes home Metro championship trophy

This was not necessarily the starting five Hobbs High School girls basketball coach Joe Carpenter imagined he’d have in the middle of the 2022-23 season.But the young Eagles not only have adapted to their environs, they are flourishing. And if they hadn’t already, they’ve now put the rest of Class 5A on notice.No. 1-ranked Hobbs started five sophomores — many of them already having solid postseason experience — in the Albuquerque Metro Championship game on Saturday night against No. 3 Sandia....

This was not necessarily the starting five Hobbs High School girls basketball coach Joe Carpenter imagined he’d have in the middle of the 2022-23 season.

But the young Eagles not only have adapted to their environs, they are flourishing. And if they hadn’t already, they’ve now put the rest of Class 5A on notice.

No. 1-ranked Hobbs started five sophomores — many of them already having solid postseason experience — in the Albuquerque Metro Championship game on Saturday night against No. 3 Sandia.

The Eagles, led by 5-foot-11 Kyndle Cunningham and 5-10 Jayla David, pulled away from the Matadors in the second half, and tournament newcomer Hobbs won the metro title with a 66-57 victory over the Matadors at Albuquerque High.

The Eagles won four games in five days — a more physically demanding tournament than even the state tournament — to capture the humongous Metro trophy.

“Coming into it, no one had any hope or belief in us to win that trophy,” said Cunningham, who finished with 10 points. “It means a lot to us that we did.”

David, who finished with 17 points, was even more succinct.

“We were more focused on letting the haters know they’re wrong,” she said.

Hobbs is unbeaten against New Mexico competition. Its only two losses came to schools in Texas.

And this first half of the season has been outstanding, all things considered. Senior guard Wisdom Anthony suffered a season-ending knee injury just as this campaign was beginning. This, on top of the transfer of senior center Aniya Joseph to a school in San Antonio during the offseason.

“These kids are very dedicated to basketball,” Carpenter said. “The very little bit of coaching I have to do, they absorb it.”

The Eagles won Saturday’s final in the third quarter.

The close and competitive first half, which featured 10 lead changes, ended with Sandia in front 31-30. But Hobbs outscored the Matadors 14-1 in the third quarter, and the only reason Sandia didn’t have a scoreless quarter was because it made a free throw with 1.7 seconds left.

Sandia was 0 of 10 from the field in the third quarter, and 1 of 4 from the line.

Hobbs, meanwhile, got eight points from Cunningham (4 of 4 from the field) in that third quarter. And then David scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter (going 4 of 5 from the floor) as the Eagles withstood a charge from Sandia (11-2), which got as close as seven at 46-39 with 5:50 to go, but no closer.

Sophomore guard Sydney Benally led the Matadors — who also have a young but experienced starting lineup— with 26 points.

HOBBS 66, SANDIA 57

HOBBS (14-2): Aliana Armitage 5, Bhret Clay 8, Nakia Mojica 6, Brynn Hargrove 20, Kyndle Cunningham 10, Jayla David 17. Totals 22 18-24 66.

SANDIA (11-2): Amari Sanderson 3, Malia Meadowcroft 2, Hope Giddings 9, Audri Wright 13, Martina Sando 4, Sydney Benally 26. Totals 22 7-13 57.

Hobbs 15 15 14 22 — 66

Sandia 15 16 1 25 — 57

3-point goals: H 4 (Mojica 2, Armitage, Hargrove); S 6 (Benally 3, Giddings, Wright, Sanderson). Total fouls: H 13; S 19. Fouled out: S, Giddings.

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Fans pack The Pit for sold out Lobo vs. UNLV game

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – More than 15,000 fans packed The Pit to cheer on the Lobo men’s basketball team against the University of Nevada Saturday.The Lobos were the only undefeated college basketball team in the country on Monday, but that ended with a heartbreaking loss at Fresno State Tuesday.By the end of the night, the Lobos lost to UNLV, 77–84.But, UNM still hit a milestone with a sold-out crowd at home for the first time in years, and there was a ton of energy surrounding the team, and a ton of suppor...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – More than 15,000 fans packed The Pit to cheer on the Lobo men’s basketball team against the University of Nevada Saturday.

The Lobos were the only undefeated college basketball team in the country on Monday, but that ended with a heartbreaking loss at Fresno State Tuesday.

By the end of the night, the Lobos lost to UNLV, 77–84.

But, UNM still hit a milestone with a sold-out crowd at home for the first time in years, and there was a ton of energy surrounding the team, and a ton of support.

It was a big night for the team and the fans regardless of the final score. Fans we talked with were beyond excited to be a part of all the hype Saturday night.

Most folks who attended are diehard Lobo fans who were going to be at this game no matter how the season started out.

But others admitted this was their first game of the season and that wasn’t on accident.

“Just the environment, the excitement, you know? We haven’t had anything like this in years where we had a lot of competition, good teams like this, very competitive, just seeing what we have now, it’s good to see that,” said Robbie Vasquez, a Lobo fan.

“Being able to come out and support the Lobos and have all of your family and friends come out, and have a great time and be able to do this is really awesome,” said Angela Gandy, another Lobo fan.

A good portion of fans were waiting outside The Pit before the doors even opened — some even waited an hour in the cold.

One couple told us they flew in from South Carolina just for this game. But most fans were happier to see how many locals came out to support the Lobos.

“It’s wonderful, it’s like the old days!”

“It’s definitely time that the locals got back into the spirit, the spirit, that’s the best way to put it,” said Isaiah, a game attendee.

Despite the last-minute ticket sales, UNM leaders say they’ve been preparing for this matchup for a while.

“We’ve been working with our staff over the last, honestly, probably for the last several years on preparing for this moment,” said UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez. “I’m proud of our coaches. I’m proud of our student athletes. This is a combination of everybody working together to make this possible.”

UNM leaders say they’ve taken extra measures to mitigate traffic backups and long lines at concession stands, but only time will tell if those plans actually work.

So this is what a sold out crowd at The Pit looks like Covering my first sellout with @UNMLoboMBB tonight @KOB4 @NMGameDay @LoboInsider #GoLobos pic.twitter.com/3AXz2VmZvE
— Brandon Ortega (@Brandega) January 8, 2023

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